These JSON documents describe two consecutive versions of the @types/react npm package, specifically versions 15.0.3 and 15.0.4. Both packages are TypeScript definitions for the React library, offering developers the type safety and enhanced tooling associated with TypeScript when working with React. This package is essential for TypeScript developers using React, as it provides the necessary type information for React components, props, and state.
The core metadata surrounding the package, such as its description, license (MIT), repository location (DefinitelyTyped on GitHub), and authorship, remains consistent between the two versions. Prominent contributors include Asana, AssureSign, Microsoft, and individual developers like John Reilly, Benoit Benezech, and Patricio Zavolinsky, indicating a strong community backing the package. The dependencies and peerDependencies sections are empty in both versions, suggesting that these type definitions are self-contained and don't rely on specific external libraries for their core functionality.
The key difference primarily lies in their version numbers and release dates. Version 15.0.4 was released on January 25, 2017, at 18:38:22 UTC, while version 15.0.3 was released earlier that same day at 02:14:24 UTC. This points to a relatively quick follow-up release, suggesting a fix or minor enhancement. Developers should consider upgrading to 15.0.4 to ensure they have the latest definitions, bug fixes and improvements. While the specific nature of the changes isn't detailed in the provided data, examining the commit history on the DefinitelyTyped repository around that time would offer insight into what prompted the release of version 15.0.4 so soon after 15.0.3. The dist field holds the URL for downloading the package, which is crucial for package managers like npm or yarn.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 15.0.4 of the package @types/react